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Western Tanager Population Trend in Texas

All statesForest birds

Western Tanager in Texas has risen sharply: up 62% on the route-weighted index since 2007.

+62%Since 2007TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
6Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
14YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Western Tanager Trends in TexasNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

No notable trend signals for Western Tanager in Texas. See the full index history below.

Western Tanager Survey Routes in Texas

Routes recording Western Tanager in Texas.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Salt Flat320132009
Toyahvale220252006
Bear Mtn220252024
Casa Piedra220252025
Marfa120192019
Altuda119801980

Western Tanager Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.